Dark Chocolate Mousse in Edible Cups

Looking for a dessert that's both elegant and fun to serve? This Dark Chocolate Mousse in Edible Cups is a luxurious treat with a playful twist! Rich, velvety mousse is spooned into edible chocolate or cookie cups, making it a perfect no-dish, all-delicious dessert for parties, date nights, or any time you want to impress.

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Ingredients:

For the mousse:

200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the edible cups (choose one option):

Store-bought chocolate dessert cups
Homemade chocolate cups using balloons or silicone molds
Cookie cups (sugar cookie or chocolate chip dough baked in muffin tins)

Preparation:

1. Make the chocolate mousse:

In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
In another bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the beaten egg whites in batches. Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours.

2. Prepare the edible cups:

Option 1: Use ready-made chocolate cups for easy serving.
Option 2: For homemade chocolate cups, dip small water balloons in melted chocolate, chill until set, then pop and remove the balloon.
Option 3: Bake cookie dough in muffin tins to create cup shapes — cool completely before filling.